Michael Giesbrecht, West Vancouver/BC real estate: Blog

Cues It's Time To Downsize

July 19th, 2025

Cues It’s Time to Downsize If you are nearing retirement or you are already retired, you may be thinking about downsizing, as it can free up your finances and simplify your life, allowing you to enjoy a greater quality of life. So, what are some cues that it's time to downsize? You are having frequent falls or trouble navigating the stairs. If this is the case, you may be safer in a si ...

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Prepping Your Home For A Successful Spring Sale

July 19th, 2025

Prepping Your Home for a Successful Spring/Summer Sale Are you planning to sell your property this spring or summer? Here are some tips for a successful spring sale. Price your home competitively — Research comparable properties in your area for what they listed and sold for and use these as a guide. Be prepared to negotiate on price and terms — Think about the lowest price that woul ...

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How To Choose A Real Estate Lawyer

July 19th, 2025

How to Choose a Real Estate Lawyer When buying and selling real estate, besides a good REALTOR®, the person who helps protect your interests the most is a good real estate lawyer. So, what are the top qualities and traits of a good real estate lawyer? Seasoned — 90 percent of their practice should be focused on real estate in your location. A transparent fee structure — Are there hidden ...

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Staging Blunders To Avoid

July 19th, 2025

Staging Blunders to Avoid When priming your home for sale there are some definite missteps you can make if you just “wing it,” which can affect the sale of your home. So, to prevent this from happening, read on for staging mistakes to avoid. Hodge-podge of styles — Maintain a cohesive style throughout your home to create a harmonious “look and feel.” Personal and bold — Put away your per ...

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Selling A "Diamond In The Rough"

February 4th, 2025

Selling a fixer-upper property can be challenging, but the process can be made a lot smoother by making some smart decisions: Hire a REALTOR® with a proven track record of selling fixer-uppers. You need a REALTOR® who knows how to market your property to potential buyers. When interviewing agents, ask for past examples of fixer-upper sales. Decide if it’s worthwhile financially and time ...

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Parting With Sentimental Clutter

January 20th, 2025

It’s a new year, so what better time to practice the art of letting go of your sentimental clutter, to clear your space and mind? Letting go of sentimental clutter can be challenging, so for some tips on making it easier, keep reading. Ease into it by starting with a small, non-sentimental, decluttering task, such as weeding out a junk drawer, or getting rid of kitchen duplicates, expire ...

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How To Avoid A Mortgage Scam

January 20th, 2025

Scams are everywhere just waiting for you to take the bait if you aren’t careful. For many homeowners, their home is their biggest asset, so dodging a mortgage scam takes on extra importance. These scams can take the form of false promises for better mortgage terms, wire fraud phishing schemes during the closing process, stealing your home equity with reverse mortgages, loan flipping (wher ...

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Storing Your Stuff: Short-Term Storage Solutions

January 20th, 2025

When listing or renovating your home, you may need to move some of your belongings into storage. Aside from the homes of friends and family, you can also choose to use self-storage facilities, portable storage containers, and storage in transit (movers move stuff to their facility for you). How do you know which option is right for you? Consider: Size and shape of space – If you hav ...

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Freeze The Stress: Winter Moving Tips

January 20th, 2025

Getting ready to move this winter? While it may not be as easy a move as in other seasons, with a little preparation you can accomplish a move that goes off without a hitch. For some helpful tips, read on. Be prepared to be flexible – Check the weather in the days leading up to your move. If a storm is forecasted for your moving day, consider rescheduling your move date. Get any pre- ...

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New Age Living: Granny Pods

January 20th, 2025

What do you get when you have an onslaught of aging baby boomers, an affordability crisis, and a housing shortage? Granny pods – also known as guest suites, in-law suites, or accessory dwelling units. They are tiny homes that are either separate or attached to an existing home with shared utilities and are usually equipped with a kitchenette, bathroom, bedroom, and living area. For more on ...

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Mike Giesbrecht

Royal LePage Sussex West Vancouver

Blog by Michael Giesbrecht

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Cues It's Time To Downsize

Prepping Your Home For A Successful Spring Sale

How To Choose A Real Estate Lawyer

Staging Blunders To Avoid

Selling A "Diamond In The Rough"

Parting With Sentimental Clutter

How To Avoid A Mortgage Scam

Storing Your Stuff: Short-Term Storage Solutions

Freeze The Stress: Winter Moving Tips

New Age Living: Granny Pods

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